Quick Details
Round-Trip Prices
Adult (Ages 12+)
$ 30
Child (Ages 3-11)
$ 20
Infant (Ages 2 & under)
Free
Pet (Leashed)
$ 7
Visit Two Islands in One Day
This combo package allows you to take in the beauty of two beautiful destinations in one day! Enjoy the ride to your first destination of Shackleford Banks-East, then finish your day on Cape Lookout. The ferry departs from the Harkers Island Visitor Center.
Look for dolphins, local birds, wild horses, and more! Go shelling and enjoy views of the seashore. Book your Island Express ferry ride today.
Although infants (ages 2 & under) are free, they must still be included in your reservation.
**During our Fall/Winter Months-we May use either our 27 Foot Carolina Skiff or our 45 Foot Corinthian Catamaran Depending on the Passenger Loads**
Trip minimum of 4 adults tickets applies, not per single group but for total number of people on vessel.
Schedule
- January–10am
- February —10am (Feb 15, 16, 17th is 8:15am, 9:15am, 10:15am)
- March —10am (21, 22nd, 23rd– Hourly starting at 8:15am through 2:15pm)
- March 26th —through April 13th– Hourly starting at 8:15am through 2:15pm
- April 14th through April 26th– Every 30 minutes starting at 8:15am through 2:15pm
- April 27th– May 1st Every hour starting at 8:15am through 2:15pm
- May 2nd, 3rd, 4th– Every 30 minutes starting at 8:15am through 2:15pm
- May 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th– Every hour starting at 8:15am through 2:15pm
- May 9ththrough September 1st– Every 30 minutes starting at 8:15am through 2:15pm
-
- Water
- Sunblock, hat & sunglasses
- Drinks, snacks or picnic lunch
- Insect repellant
- Trash bags
- The trash you make is the trash you take; Cape Lookout and Shackleford Banks are trash-free islands
- Two free carry-ons are allowed per person (e.g. tote, backpack, folding chair, small cooler)
- Extra bags or oversized items are allowed for an additional fee
- Lightweight compact folding chairs, coolers and umbrellas are permitted
- Limit of two fishing poles per passenger
- Hooks must be removed before boarding
- Pets are allowed on the boats for a small fee
- All pets must remain on leashes 6′ or shorter
-
- Glass bottles are prohibited
- Highly flammable liquids are not allowed on the boats
- Spear guns are prohibited
- Due to restricted space, large items such as wagons, non-folding luggage carriers, large folding chairs, huge strollers, etc. will be accommodated as space permits for an additional charge